The most interesting, that you can see as
result of this trek - K2 peak... K2 (also known as Chhogori/Qogir, Ketu/Kechu,
Savage Mountain, Mountaineer's Mountain or Mount Godwin-Austen), as referred to
by Reinhold Messner in the account of his 1979 ascent of this giant, is 8611 m.
high. K-2 is located in the heart of the Karakoram Range and can be seen in its
entirety from Concordia.

Pakistan Northern areas map

Concordia trek...

Concordia is the name for the
confluence of the Baltoro Glacier and the Godwin-Austen Glacier, in the heart of
the Karakoram range of Pakistan. It is located in Baltistan region of Pakistan.
The name was applied by European explorers, and comes from this location's
similarity to a glacial confluence, also named Concordia, in the Bernese
Oberland, part of the Central Alps. Around Concordia are clustered some of the
highest peaks in the world. Four of the world's fourteen "eight-thousanders" are
in this region, as well as a number of important lower peaks. Concordia offers
the region's best place to camp for mountain enthusiasts not involved in
climbing. With breathtaking views, it also offers short hikes to several
important base camps: K2 (three hours), Broad Peak (two hours) and the
Gasherbrums (three hours). This sublime pyramid sits at the head of the
Godwin Austin Glacier which unites with a second glacier at Concordia to form
the mighty Baltoro Glacier. Galen Rowell described Concordia as the "throne room
of the mountain Gods" after viewing the exceptional mountain needles ripping
open the clouds in blue expanse from the 5000 m. floor. Four peaks above 8000 m.
sit within a radius of only 21 km. from Concordia, honoring this site with the
largest concentration of the highest peaks on earth. This, the most famous trek
in the Karakorum and widely regarded as one of the finest mountain treks in the
world, follows the Baltoro glacier to Concordia and K2 base camp.

At first - you will need to reach a Skardu
(by air from Islamabad or two days way by KKH road). Skardu (2500 m.) is the
capital of Baltistan and gateway to the high peaks of Northern Pakistan. After
overnight rest in Skardu we will proceed by jeeps via Skardu and Shigar valley
as far as the track is passable towards Askolie. Askolie is located at
3300 m. and is the last village before reaching K-2.

Concordia trek map

Beyond Askolie is complete wilderness consisting of glaciers spouting the
beginnings of rivers with mountain guards of unimaginable heights lining their
beds. From Askolie we begin the walk taking two to three days to reach Paiyu
Campsite (3666 m.) situated under the majestic Paiyu Peak (6660 m.) with the tip
of the 58 km. long Baltoro Glacier visible in the distance.

The next stage of our journey takes us over the Baltoro Glacier to our
destination, Concordia. The walk on the Baltoro provides one with ultimate
mountain scenery with such well known mountains as
Masherbrum (7852 m.), Uli Biaho Tower (6190 m.), Trango Towers (6300 m.), the
Grand Cathedral (5228 m.) and Muztagh Tower (7273 m.) shooting up from this
immense highway with sheer vertical lines that defy reality.

After four to five days we will reach 4691 m. at
Concordia. Here one is encircled by Marble Peak, K-2 (8611 m.), Broad Peak (8047
m.), Gasherbrum Group, Golden Throne (7312 m.), Chogolisa (7654 m.) and Mitre
Peak (6038 m.). Indeed, this is "Throne room of the mountain gods." We will
spend two to three days at Concordia and then begin our return to Askole via the
same route. Upon reaching the lush green fields of Askolie a walk ends and a new
way of viewing our earthly existence begins.

Trek
shedule...

In common our trip daily
shedule was are following:

Day 1/2
- Drive to
Chilas (11-12hrs) via Naran and Babu Sar Pass and from Chilas to Skardu
(8-10hrs)

View from the Skardu road

View from the Skardu
road

Day 3 -
Jeep drive
6–7 hrs from Skardu to Askole (3050m) and
overnight there in a tents

Skardu valley view

Skardu valley view

Skardu valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Shigar Valley view

Askole village view

Day 4 -
trekking day from Askole 5–7 hrs to Jola
(3200m) and overnight there in a tents

On the way from Askole
to the Jhula camp

On the way from Askole
to the Jhula camp

Day 5 - trekking day from
Jola 5-7 hrs to Pauju (3450m) and
overnight there in a tents

View on the trek from
Jola to Pauju

View on the trek from
Jola to Pauju

Day 6 -
trekking
day from Paulu 7-8 hrs to Urdukas (4000m)
and overnight there in a tents

Baltoro Cathedral view

Baltoro Cathedral view

Some small peak view

View on the valley
from Baltoro glacier

Day 7 -
trekking
day from Urdukas 6–7 hrs to Goro-II (4300m)
and overnight there in a tents

Great Tango and
Nameless peaks

Paiu peak view

Tango group view

Ulibiaho tower view

Some peak view

View from Baltoro
glacier

Musharbrum peak view

View on Baltoro
glacier

View on Baltoro
glacier

Gasherbrum 4 peak view

Gasherbrum group view

Gasherbrum group view

Paiu and Tango group
view

Musharbrum peak view

Day 8 -
trekking
day from Goro-II 5–6 hrs to Concordia (4700m) and overnight there in a tents

Musharbrum peak view

View from Baltoro
glacier

View from Baltoro
glacier

Musharbrum peak view

Musharbrum peak view

Musharbrum peak view

View from Baltoro
glacier

Mitre peak view

Gasherbrum 4 peak
and Gasherbrum group

Campsite on Concordia

Golden Thron peak view

View on the part of
Chogholisa

Broad peak view

View on K2 peak from
Concordia

View on K2 peak from
Concordia

Day 9 -
trekking
day from Concordia 5–6 hrs to Goro I and
overnight there in a tents

View on Mitre and
Biarchedi peaks

View on Mitre and
Biarchedi peaks

Marble peak view

View on Baltoro
glacier

Campsite on Goro-I

Day 10 -
trekking
day from Goro I 5–6 hrs to Urdukas and
overnight there in a tents

Greate Tango and
Nameless peaks

Ulibiaho and Paiu
peaks view

Campsite on Urdukas

Day 11 -
trekking
day from Urdukas 5–6 hrs to a bit far Paulu
and overnight there in a tents

View on the valley
from Baltoro glacier

Day 12 -
trekking
day to Jola and overnight there in a tents

Day 13 -
trekking
day from Jola back to Askole and drive from
Askole to Skardu, overnight in Skardu in a hotel

Shigar valley view

Shigar valley view

Day 14 -
free day in a Skardu (meeting with mineral people there, you can see mineral
specimens examples below..)

Topaz crystal with
mica

Tourmaline with
clevelandite

Emerald on quartz
matrix

Day 15 -
Drive from Skardu to Gilgit via: Satpara lake - Deosai NP - Astore valley. (
Deosai National Park is at an average elevation of 4,114 metres (13,497 ft)
above the sea level, making the Deosai Plains the highest plateau in the world.
The park protects an area of 3,000 square kilometres (1,200 sq mi). It is well
known for its rich flora and fauna of the Karakoram-West Tibetan Plateau alpine
steppe eco region. In the Spring season it is covered by sweeps wildflowers and
a wide variety of butterflies).

View on the way from
Skardu to Deosai NP

View on Satpara lake

View on Satpara lake

View on Satpara lake

Deosai NP

Deosai NP

View on Astor valley

Near the Astor

Day 16 -
free day in Gilgit (meeting with mineral people there, you can see mineral
specimens examples below..)

In Gilgit

Corundum on marble

Spinel on marble

Pargasite on marble

Day 17/18 -
Drive back by KKH from Gilgit to Islamabad

Few words to our team: Am would like to say a great thanks to the
membersof our team for so perfect service during the
trek and they support to me... Also many thanks to our simple porters for they
great work...

Oman

Mossa

Bishar

Issa

Many thanks for my friend and guide - Muhammad Shifa. For me it was a great
pleasure, to follow with so interesting and experienced fellow during my trip...